Interior Design Project Manager

Overview

Levino Jones is seeking an experienced NCIDQ certified Interior Design Project Manager to join our award-winning Healthcare design team. This leadership role is responsible for managing healthcare design projects from initial client engagement and proposal development through design, documentation, and construction administration.

The ideal candidate is a licensed or credentialed Interior Designer with 8+ years of experience leading complex commercial or institutional projects. Healthcare experience is highly desirable, but candidates with strong project management expertise in related sectors are encouraged to apply.

About Levino Jones

For more than 30 years, Levino Jones has been a recognized leader in Healthcare design, delivering innovative solutions that improve patient experiences and support operational excellence. As we continue expanding our architectural and design services, we offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Levino Jones is part of the Nuvaura Group, a growing family of Architecture and Design firms serving the Atlanta metropolitan area and national clients. Alongside C+TC Design Studio and Foley Designs, Levino Jones benefits from shared resources, operational support, and collaborative expertise while maintaining a strong focus on exceptional design solutions and client service.

Position Summary

The Interior Design Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of healthcare design projects. This role oversees all aspects of project management, including proposals, programming, planning, budgeting, documentation, consultant coordination, and construction administration.

Projects may include medical office buildings (MOBs), imaging centers, ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, and other healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities

Client and Consultant Management

• Develop project proposals, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Identify and negotiate additional services as project needs evolve.
• Coordinate and manage consultant agreements, including architectural, MEP, structural, and specialty consultants.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Leadership

• Lead healthcare design projects from concept through construction administration.
• Establish project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and staffing plans.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
• Manage project risks and proactively resolve challenges.

Team Management

• Direct and coordinate the efforts of Project Coordinators, Architects, Interior Designers, support staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.

Quality Assurance and Technical Oversight

• Review project documentation to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Monitor adherence to project goals, design intent, and technical requirements.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, site observations, and issue resolution.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets and fee structures.
• Track project financial performance and resource allocation.
• Monitor scope changes and ensure appropriate documentation and billing of additional services.

Internal and External Partners: Prepares contracts, identifies additional services, and contracts with consultants to support the project team, including architectural, MEP, structural, and physicist consultants.

Required Qualifications

• NCIDQ Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional Interior Design experience.
• At least 6 years of experience managing commercial or institutional projects; healthcare project experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects through all phases of design and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, consultant coordination, and client management.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and core project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Interior Designer.
• Professional credentials such as LEED AP, WELL AP, Evidence-Based Design Accreditation (EDAC), or other relevant certifications.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare design standards and regulations, including Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Guidelines, Building and Life Safety Codes, ADA Requirements, BOMA Standards, and Joint Commission Requirements.